Distribution & Logistics Specialist

The University of Kansas Health System; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Distribution & Logistics Specialist at the Switzer Distribution Center. This full-time role supports receipt, storage, and shipment of products, ensuring smooth flow from request through put-away while complying with LEAN standards.

Responsibilities include processing orders per SOPs, packing and shipping, coaching teammates, and maintaining a safe, organized workspace in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of related experience in a fast-paced environment; customer service or distribution.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to process orders including creating, picking, packing, shipping, and put-away.
• Ensure efficient flow from receipt to delivery to internal/external customers.
• Provide coaching and feedback to team members in training.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and comply with safety/LEAN requirements.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title

Distribution & Logistics Specialist

Days - Full Time

Switzer Distribution Center

Position Summary / Career Interest:

M - F 8:30am - 5pm

Specialist, Distribution and Logistics are responsible for performing/controlling a combination of manual or automated tasks necessary for the receipt, storage and shipment of product at the local level. This may include functions of receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transportation, storage, delivery, etc. You will also be responsible for the efficient flow of products from the point of product request through put away.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) to process orders including (not limited to) accurately creating orders, picking orders, performing quality control checks, sorting, consolidating freight, packing, loading, receiving, put-away, replenishment, recall processing, expiration checks, PAR Optimization, cycle counts, sub and backorder management and preparing the orders for delivery.
• Responsible for the efficient flow of products from the point of receipt to the actual delivery of products to a variety of internal and external customers.
• Provides effective coaching and feedback to team members that you are training with.
• Perform housekeeping and inventory control tasks, maintaining a clean work environment including complying with all safety, regulatory, and LEAN requirements.
• Performs other duties and/or participates in projects as assigned by your manager or other management team members.
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a team-oriented environment with limited supervision and an emphasis on customer satisfaction.
• Unload and sort material to be stocked into location or replenished from one location to another.
• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting established goals and performance standards both on a department and individual level.
• Effectively use of Microsoft office products and general computer skills desired.
• Flexibility and adaptability coupled with good multi-tasking skills is a must.
• Ability to work overtime hours as necessary due to business needs.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 2 or more years of related experience in a fast-paced environment; customer service, or distribution.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 3 or more years of LEAN experience.
• 3 or more years of experience in a healthcare environment.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Valid, unrestricted driver's license, Kansas Class C or equivalent. MVR results must be in compliance with Health System Safe Driving Program Policy.

Knowledge Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work and adapt in a fast and dynamic organization.
• Maintain proficiency for departmental and system training requirements.
• The ability to work across departmental lines to complete tasks in the most efficient manner possible.
• Exceptional initiative is crucial, strong interpersonal capabilities and the ability to meet productivity and quality requirements.

Time Type:

Full time

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.